User Manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing MAG5.1R. When properly installed your
new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker
Placement in column 1).
Perform an obstruction survey using a stud finder to be
certain that there are no studs, conduit, pipes, heating, ducts,
pocket doors or air returns in the ceiling cavity that will
interfere with the speaker.
If you are unsure about obstructions, drill a small hole in the
center of the outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole
to feel around for possible obstructions. Cut the mounting hole
using a keyhole or drywall saw, and run the speaker wires from
the mounting hole to the amplifier location.
INSTALLATION
Sonance Speakers feature integral Roto-Lock® mounting
system for quick mounting directly into existing ceilings.
1. Strip 1/4” – 1/2” (6mm – 12mm) of insulation from each
speaker lead. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with
solder to ensure that there are no stray strands.
2. The speaker’s terminals are spring-loaded. Push the top of
each terminal down to open the connector and insert the
exposed wires into the holes in the spring terminals.The
speaker’s positive spring terminal is labeled with a red dot;
the negative spring terminal is labeled with a black dot.
Doublecheck that you connected amplifier “+” to speaker “+”
and amplifier “–” to speaker “–”.
NOTE: STRAY STRANDS THAT TOUCH EACH OTHER CAN
CAUSE A SHORT-CIRCUIT THAT CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH CEILINGS.
HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT
MAG6R - Left, Center & Right Speakers (see Figure 1)
• Place the left, center and right speakers 1 – 2 feet (0.3m –
0.6m) in front of the video screen, 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart,
with the center channel speaker as close to midway between the
left and right speakers as possible.
• The main listening position should be 4 – 10 feet (1.2m – 2m)
away from the speakers.
MAG6R SUR - Surround Speakers (see Figure 1)
• Locate the left and right surround speakers 2 – 6 feet (0.6m
–1.8m) behind the listening position. The speakers should be
6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart.
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
As with any speaker, your Sonance MS8 SUB’s performance
will be influenced by its placement in your listening room.
However, since our ears do not hear directional sound at deep
bass frequencies, your subwoofer’s placement is not as critical
to its overall performance as is the placement of your system’s
other speakers. Therefore, your subwoofer will deliver superior
performance from a wide variety of room locations.
The following guidelines — plus some experimentation —
will help you get the best performance possible from your
subwoofer in your home theater space. Placing the subwoofer
as close as possible to the same plane as your main (left and
right) speakers will help your subwoofer’s sound properly
blend with the sound from your main speakers, creating a
solid, integrated soundstage that enhances the impact of
music and films.
We suggest starting with the subwoofer in line with your left
and right speakers, somewhere between either speaker and
the side wall (see Figure 2). Your subwoofer’s location relative
to walls will influence the amount of bass it produces —
placing the subwoofer next to a wall will increase bass output;
placing it in a corner will maximize its bass output. However,
corner placement can increase standing waves in the room
(peaks and dips in bass response related to the room’s
dimensions) that can make the subwoofer’s bass performance
sound uneven at dierent listening locations. Experiment with
dierent subwoofer locations until you find one that produces
strong bass that sounds clear (without boominess) at the
seating locations while maintaining the sound’s impact.
Your local authorized Sonance dealer is an expert in
audio/video system planning and installation. We strongly
recommend that you work with your dealer to ensure that
you get the best performance possible from your subwoofer.
NOTE: THESE SUBWOOFERS CAN PRODUCE ENOUGH BASS
ENERGY TO CAUSE OBJECTS IN THE ROOM TO RATTLE OR
BUZZ DURING PASSAGES WITH VERY STRONG BASS. IF THIS
HAPPENS, TRY RELOCATING THE ITEMS. IF THAT FAILS TO
STOP THE RATTLING YOU MAY HAVE TO REMOVE THE ITEMS.
BOX CONTENTS
MAG5.1R box contains:
(3) MAG6R speakers
(2) MAG6R SUR speakers
(1) MS8 SUB subwoofer
Figure 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
Figure 2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Subwoofer Placement
Figure 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
Figure 2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Subwoofer Placement
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